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From Referral to Relationship: Building Warm Handoffs and Consistent Support for Survivors

Date & Time
January 28, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 10:00AM PT / 11:00AM MT / 12:00PM CT / 1:00PM ET
End time: 11:30AM PT / 12:30PM MT / 1:30PM CT / 2:30PM ET
Location
Virtual
OVW Approved?
OVW Approved Yes
Description

Survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault often face a maze of shelters, advocacy programs, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and legal services. When systems don’t communicate, survivors end up repeating their stories over and over, which can delay help and cause more harm. 
This webinar is all about changing that. We’ll dive into practical strategies for creating warm, trauma-informed handoffs that make survivors feel supported every step of the way. You’ll also learn how to build habits for consistent follow-up, so no one falls through the cracks and build stronger collaborative partnerships. 
If you are an advocate, case manager, DV/SA program staff, healthcare professional, law enforcement officer, legal partner, or part of a community-based organization. In that case, this session will give you tools to strengthen collaboration and deliver survivor-centered care that truly works. 

Topic Areas
Abuse in Later Life, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Rural, Sexual Assault, Stalking
Target Audiences
Child protective services, Corrections personnel (probation, parole, and correctional facilities staff), Court Staff, Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Elder organization staff (non-governmental), Faith-based organization staff, Government agency staff (vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, TANF), Health professionals (doctors, nurses, does not include SANEs or SAFEs), Immigrant organization staff (non-governmental), Judges, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals, Prosecutors, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), Substance abuse organization staff, Transitional Housing, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/ coordinators)